Ireland's McGregor, 30, is returning to the Octagon after almost two years out and having lost a boxing fight to Floyd Mayweather in August 2017.

At the public workout at Vegas' Park Theater, he introduced his son Conor Jr and then focused on his striking technique, in contrast to Nurmagomedov, who practised takedowns and ground offence.

Speaking afterwards, McGregor said: "Saturday night: You're in for a show, trust me on that. I'm going to take his head off. Trust me. I'm coming for that man's head from the bell."

Nurmagomedov focused on his takedowns and ground offence at Wednesday's public workoutMcGregor brought his son Conor Jr along to the open workout

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U15430524

17:07 5 Oct 2018

33And? Harold shipman was a plesent enough chap when he wasnt murdering people. Being a good role model wouldnt involve smashing windows threatening to assault people and probably using a legitimate sporting event to promote his brand of whiskey and lending some promo for another boxing match pay day Khabib in the third ground pound adios mcgregor

U15430524

16:58 5 Oct 2018

mcgregor is the same as prince nassem was. Show hype with skill but when the going going really tough....

U15722314

08:51 5 Oct 2018

Conor is a ego driven rat, i hope he gets smashed to pieces, the man is a bad example for kids and his nation should be ashamed of him for his antics, notorious clown !

Socks

02:33 5 Oct 2018

Kebab is going to sleep.

U15722314

18:32 4 Oct 2018

Cant wait for this, i want Khabib to win but just have a feeling Conor by KO !

Toby

17:04 4 Oct 2018

Polar opposite styles and both at the top of their type of game so anyone calling this one with any degree of confidence doesn't understand MMA. Personally I think McGregor was out of order at the press conference but seems to have calmed down a bit. I would like to see him humbled via an agonisingly slow 5 round mauling ending with a smashed face in the final minute.

Neil

17:00 4 Oct 2018

Why does MMA have to be compared to a) street fighting and/or b) boxing? Do you compare rugby to football in the same way? It's a sport, it utilises more technique than other combat sport by definition but it's different from boxing and is not a street fight.

Much as Connor has disappointed me with Busgate I still would rather watch a striker than a wrestler any day of the week. 1st round TKO

in4mus

16:44 4 Oct 2018

Is anyone actually going to comment on conor v khabib instead of spewing garbage nobody wants to read??? Khabib for the win!

Donegals

16:08 4 Oct 2018

Hoping this fight finishes McGregor's career. I only hope Nurmagomedov brings enough security for his bus....

trigg

16:01 4 Oct 2018

This comment was not removed because it didn’t break the house rules.

Thumbs up if you think the bbc should chill it’s over sensitive house rules and limit everyone to 1-2 reports a day.